A white Christmas part 2

If you've never been to Harbin, China. It's definitely worth the visit. If you'd mentioned -20°c temperatures to me before I left the UK, I'd have laughed in disbelief and said "not a chance". Actually, it's not as cold as it sounds. Granted, you need your thermals and about 3-4+ layers of clothing, you cannot remove your gloves for more than a few seconds without your hands stinging and you're eyelashes begin to get frosty. All that aside, it's a great experience! The sculptures are incredibly detailed. There are also lots of activities for children and adults, though some require you to book a spot on their app.

From Beijing, it took about 4.5 hours to get there by train, then I stayed at a hotel nearby the station. Harbin is small enough to travel around by subway or taxi easily. Most attractions are within a 30 minute drive from the station. For the ice festival, foreign tourists should buy tickets at the scene. the ticket includes a trip on the Ferris wheel. FYI, the Ferris wheel gets very busy after sunset, especially in the Chinese New year holiday expect to queue. #newyearadventure #whitechristmas #harbin

Post by OohLaowai | Jan 26, 2023